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Heavy Equipment Service Technician

Milton Cat and Careers
Richmond, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/26/2026
Overview:
Are you a skilled heavy equipment service technician looking for a rewarding career with a reputable company? Milton CAT is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Service Technicians to join our team. In this role, you will diagnose, repair, recondition, overhaul, and maintain customer and company heavy equipment and components.

Pay Rate:
$26.97 - $45.27/hour based on location and experience. This is a union position.

Why Milton CAT?

Milton CAT, a privately held company, is the exclusive distributor of Caterpillar earthmoving and construction machinery, engines, and generator products in the Northeast. We offer rewarding careers with extensive and ongoing training and have opportunities for you to develop and grow your career while making the most of your skills and strengths. Whether you’re looking for a steady job with great, family-friendly benefits, or an exciting place to start your career and grow within the organization, Milton CAT is the place for you.

At Milton CAT, we believe in investing in our employees. We offer challenging career opportunities, extensive training, and employee development. Join an exceptional team that cares about you and invests in your future. Our excellent benefits include:
  • Paid Time Off 8 company-paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options for employees and their families
  • Disability & Life Insurance Packages
  • Competitive Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement – available to FT employees with 1 year of service
  • Annual boot and tool allowance
  • Safety and Wellness Program
  • Employee Referral Program
Responsibilities:
  • Remove, disassemble, assemble, and install components and parts.
  • Identify problems and causes of failure through logical troubleshooting steps.
  • Clean, repair, recondition, and maintain equipment and components.
  • Prepare, inspect, and operate machines prior to delivery.
  • Stay up-to-date with developments in tooling, technologies, and systems.
  • Prepare accurate inspections and complete service reports.
  • Adhere to all established safety protocols and standards, utilizing appropriate PPE.
  • Be flexible to work after hours when needed to meet customer needs.
Qualifications:
  • Requires a certificate or associates degree in diesel technology or two years direct work experience.
  • Must be proficient in transmission, engines, hydraulics and electrical.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
  • Proficiency in the use of a computer.
  • The ability to perform duties with a sense of urgency, exceeding customer expectations.
  • The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced service environment with minimal supervision.
  • A tool inventory sufficient to perform assigned tasks.
  • The ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties.

Resumes that are mailed, emailed or hand-delivered to Milton CAT or any employee will not be considered. You must apply online. A background check and drug testing are required as part of our pre-employment process.

Milton CAT is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, handicap, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We base all employment decisions to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO/AA employer.

Salary : $27 - $45

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